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16 August 1995 (USA) moreTagline:
Five Criminals . One Line Up . No Coincidence morePlot:
A boat has been destroyed, criminals are dead, and the key to this mystery lies with the only survivor and his twisted, convoluted story beginning with five career crooks in a seemingly random police lineup. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 22 wins & 7 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(171 articles)
Blu-ray Review: North by Northwest (50th Anniversary Edition) (From Rope Of Silicon. 3 November 2009, 3:50 AM, PST)
Watch This: Kevin Spacey's Uncanny Knack for Impersonations
(From Cinematical. 29 October 2009, 2:45 PM, PDT)
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The best film I've ever seen more (983 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Stephen Baldwin | ... | Michael McManus | |
| Gabriel Byrne | ... | Dean Keaton | |
| Benicio Del Toro | ... | Fred Fenster | |
| Kevin Pollak | ... | Todd Hockney | |
| Kevin Spacey | ... | Roger 'Verbal' Kint | |
| Chazz Palminteri | ... | Dave Kujan, US Customs | |
| Pete Postlethwaite | ... | Kobayashi | |
| Giancarlo Esposito | ... | Jack Baer, FBI | |
| Suzy Amis | ... | Edie Finneran | |
| Dan Hedaya | ... | Sgt. Jeffrey 'Jeff' Rabin | |
| Paul Bartel | ... | Smuggler | |
| Carl Bressler | ... | Saul Berg | |
| Phillipe Simon | ... | Fortier | |
| Jack Shearer | ... | Renault | |
| Christine Estabrook | ... | Dr. Plummer |
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Rated R for violence and a substantial amount of strong language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
106 minColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Iceland:16 | Philippines:R-18 | India:A | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Brazil:16 | Canada:14A | Chile:18 | Denmark:16 | Finland:K-16 | France:U | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:IIB | Hungary:16 | Ireland:18 | Italy:T | Japan:PG-12 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:M18 | Singapore:PG (cut) | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:RFun Stuff
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Throughout the movie, 'fuck' and its derivatives are used 98 times. moreGoofs:
Continuity: During the lineup scene, as Fenster reads the card, Keaton's right hand is over his mouth (trying to cover his laughter, see Trivia) while his left hand underneath his jacket. As the angle changes, his left hand is now on his face and his right hand is under the jacket. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Keyser Soze: How you doing Keaton?
Keaton: I can't feel my legs... Keyser.
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STEPPIN' OUT moreFAQ
Who are the "usual suspects?"Are there clues to Keyser Söze's identity?
Were the events told from Verbal's perspective a lie?
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Although the film is perhaps a little slow in fully developing, the consequent results are astounding. Spacey's performance is captivating and will only be fully appreciated once the viewing is complete. The supporting cast, including Gabriel Byrne, provide the basis for a convincing drama which will change the way you perceive crime thrillers in the future.
One is required to discover the identity of the elusive Keyser Soze throughout the film and if it were not for the well thought-out script and professional dramatic acting then the viewer would feel a sense of anti-climax. However, this is not the case; you shall be left speechless and wondering how the film achieved its goal.